How to pronounce placename
Say it like PLAY-snaym. Placename has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce placename. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAY
- snaym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placename pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- snaymKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of placename
American and British speakers say placename in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ in the US and /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-snaym.
What does placename mean?
- The name of a place; a word or phrase which indicates a particular location or region.
Where does placename come from?
From place + name.
Questions about saying placename
How do you pronounce placename?
Say PLAY-snaym. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪsneɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪsneɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placename?
Placename has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · snaym.
Do Americans and Brits say placename the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪsneɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.